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Here's a sneak peek at the new Cupid - VIDEO

by Bob Sassone, posted Nov 19th 2008 3:11PM

CupidFans might remember the original TV show Cupid, which starred Jeremy Piven long before Entourage made him a household name and he won a bunch of Emmy awards. It was about a seemingly ordinary guy who might just have been the magical guy who gets lovers together (or maybe he was just crazy). There's a new version coming to ABC from Veronica Mars creator Rob Thomas, and the trailer for the show is after the jump.

This one stars Bobby Cannavale, and it seems to be...quirkier than the original? Not that the original wasn't quirky, but there was something very down to earth about it. This one seems like it might be forcing that quirkiness. I'm not sure if it's going to be a comedy, a drama, or the dreaded dramedy, so I'll throw it in both categories. It has a good cast though.

Studio 60 fans will recognize Sarah Paulson. I'm sure her character will be just as beloved in this show as she was in that one.





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litehousebeacon

Rob's a good author, too. I read one of his books in high school. It had his e-mail address in it so I dropped him a line, and he replied back. Cupid had already been on at that time, and I told him that I really enjoyed the show.

I don't know what to think about this, though.

November 20 2008 at 9:01 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Tim

Um, it looks practically identical to the original Cupid.

No thanks.

November 20 2008 at 2:31 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Josh

I will watch this for the sole reason that it's being done by Rob Thomas (love the VM mention in the trailer!). Plus, I like Bobby Cannavale. He seems like a good choice for this role, which is more than I can say for Sarah Paulson.

November 19 2008 at 10:02 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
YouFaceTheTick

Bobby Cannavale = reason not to watch. How this guy finds work is beyond me. He reminds me of that nebbish twit in Good Morning Miami - Mark Feuerstein. Who is Bobby blowing to continue to get work?

November 19 2008 at 9:15 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Albert

...from the creator of Veronica Mars? You mean the man who created the sensation watched by 3 million people? Wooooow, that's enticing!

Seriously, this looks awful and the announcer sounds like he's mocking the show.

November 19 2008 at 8:23 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Molly D.

And Joe Lo Truglio!

Next thing you know, they're going to remake "Miss Match."

November 19 2008 at 6:35 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jennifer

Yeah, it does feel kind of "just like the other one, only with different names and actors." BC looks like JP, SP looks like a thinner blonde version of Claire...

Eh, I dunno. I might watch it.

November 19 2008 at 6:09 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Lilly

Seeing this preview just made me miss the original, and wish that it was out on dvd!

November 19 2008 at 5:26 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Courtney

I still think this is a dumb idea. Why redo a show you already cancelled, ABC?? I wrote about this on my blog here: http://raked.wordpress.com/2008/11/07/abc-i-want-a-do-over/

Now, I really loved Studio 60, and I'm glad an alum is getting another show, but she wasn't my favorite in Studio 60, and I just think the original had a much better cast... I don't know, I just think redoing this show is a weird, strange, dumb move. Especially with Valentine on the air right now! (Though who knows how long that will last...)

I liked the original, though. Why can't we just let that one live? I mean, we could butcher it and that's all anyone will remember...

November 19 2008 at 4:50 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
ProgGrrl

I'm interested...btw is that Marguerite Moreau in there with Cannevale and Paulson? I love her!

http://www.imdb.com/media/rm1892914176/nm0603413

November 19 2008 at 4:43 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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